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Mediteranian Whole Wheat Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mediteranian Whole Wheat Couscous Salad Recipe

Mediteranian Whole Wheat Couscous Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 42g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 85, for Mediteranian Whole Wheat Couscous Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A910 IU18.2%
Vitamin C18.5 mg30.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.98 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.03 mg2.1%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.5%
Niacin0.32 mg1.6%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.5%
Folate19.6 mcg4.9%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.13 mg1.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium36 mg3.6%
Iron2.4 mg13.1%
Magnesium9.6 mg2.4%
Phosphorus16 mg1.6%
Potassium133.5 mg3.8%
Sodium157.4 mg6.6%
Zinc0.17 mg1.1%
Copper0.04 mg2.2%
Manganese0.06 mg3.1%
Selenium0.28 mcg0.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42 g14%
Dietary Fiber6.8 g27.2%
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.5 g15%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.4 g11.4%
Saturated Fat0.8 g4%
Monounsaturated Fat4.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.4 g 11.4%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 157.4 mg 6.6%

Total Carbohydrates 42 g 14%

Dietary Fiber 6.8 g27.2%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 7.5 g 15%

Vitamin A 18.2% Vitamin C 30.9%

Calcium 3.6% Iron 13.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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